English Tea Store Reviews 29,477

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers are really happy with this company. Customers consistently praise the product selection, highlighting the variety and quality of items available. Many people appreciate the efficient delivery service, noting that orders arrive promptly and are well-packaged, ensuring products reach them in excellent condition. Consumers frequently commend the overall ordering experience, finding it smooth and reliable. The service provided is also a strong point, with many reviewers expressing satisfaction with the helpfulness and responsiveness they encountered.

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have needed to move to decaf tea and prefer black loose teas. English Tea Store carries several decaf black tea blends which are hard to find elsewhere. Appreciate that they're stocked and easy to o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I find it very hard to get DECAF tea that tastes good. I have found your English Breakfast decaf to be the best I've ever had. Unfortunately its next to impossible to find in stores in my area, I li... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my small teapot. It reminds me of my grandmother who never plunked a teabag in a cup with boiling water. She had different size teapots depending how many cups she was preparing. Thank you. I a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was not disappointed by this new flavour (Across A Crowded Room). The description intrigued me but the flavour of the actual tea was everything as described but better. I will definitely be ordering... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were so happy with our experience ordering. The goods were fresh, well packed, arrived quite quickly and were fairly priced. We were so happy to find treats available to ship to us which are impos... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a replacement order due to my first purchase of charcoal crackers arrive broken. I am very appreciative that you took the time to replace my order va giving me a credit. Full scale custome... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been getting my tea at English Tea Store for a few years now. I realized the tea bags I was buying in a grocery store where not only tasteless, but I was really getting ripped off by how little t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything we ordered arrived safely and promptly, have been a customer for many years and will be reordering again soon and recommending to others as usual. So very pleased you are available for us... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the jars of jam arrived unbroken and wrapped and packed securely. Free shipping was offered if we purchased so much. Very good jam with berries as the first ingredient and sugar instead of high... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best place to get tea! Exceptional tea and for a great price. Took this tea to work and got 3 other staff interested in buying it. Blackcurrent is my favorite. Fast delivery and I can’t say anyt... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After being unable to source clotted cream locally, I was fortunate to discover the English Tea Store. They offered a reasonably priced product that was shipped promptly. Highly recommended for those... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Orders three Easter eggs for my husband who just moved from Ireland to have for his first Easter. He loved them! They came shipped with an ice pack to keep cool and made a long journey to California i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought the “Amsterdam 2cup teapot” in royal blue and it is making me happy every morning It is a lovely rich color, pours well and has strainer holes inside at the base of the spout... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The store has a good variety of teas and tea stuff. We have thoroughly enjoyed the teas, just a hit these are English teas a bit of milk is indicated. The service is excellent. My orders have been... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The order was filled accurately, and items were received in good condition. It’s helpful to have a US source for British teas and related products. ETS is located in my home state, so I was surpris... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My February order arrived in a sturdy box, undamaged; the contents was so well packed that no jars were leaky or broken, no chocolate or boxes of biscuits or tea cakes crushed. My family was excited t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible company. I ordered chocolate both in winter and summer. Paid extra ice and sealed packaging with both occasions chocolate arriving melted. They blamed me for not getting one day delivery and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this store! Great products...good variety. Chocolates & toffee so much better then what we have in the states. Bonus...Christmas crackers & puddings. The new website is very well done! Will kee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In a word, Marmalade, the good kind. The English Tea Store is one of the few places I can get it. Also, their customer service is terrific. On my last order, one of the jars was damaged and leaked. Th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was fantastic due to the many wonderful teas on your site! Like anything...variety is a good thing. Thank you for providing that with reasonable prices to match.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The English Tea Store always has what I need and I always get exactly what I ordered. The quality of their teas is excellent and I've been ordering from them for over 20 plus years.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The only place I could find my favorite teas, locally, was at Whole Foods, and because I find his politics abhorrent, I was looking elsewhere for Taylor's teas. I got the products I wanted in short... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

our experience was great. we bought tea cups for a project we were doing english tea store our order was right on time a couple had gotten broken thru the mail and they made it right and sent us two... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been happily ordering difficult to find items from The English Tea Store for quite a few years now, ordering unfamiliar items as well as established favorites, and have never had reason to regr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I very much appreciate that they ship their products in boxes. A major online retailer uses plastic bags and the boxes of tea arrive crushed. I also like the selection.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like trying all the flavors of teas and, so far, are all favorites. I can taste test them all with the 1 ounce package size. Plus I found different flavors of marmalade. Planning on a summer tea par... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timely arrival and great Price! The variety is stunning and I actually see the difference between tea in America vs. Abroad. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My interaction with the English Tea Store custoner service representative was plesant & infornative. I ordered the rose tea bag holders set of 4. They are beautiful and well made. I will definitely or... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful British teas, taste great and arrive quickly and in good condition. Love Buckingham palace garden party tea!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company always gets 5 Stars from me. I have been buying Tea and other good things from them for 20 years and have never been disappointed.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The products are very good quality and price. Ordering has always gone smoothly and delivery is very prompt and within the deadline given.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You have my favorite peach preservers and at a good price. When Some got broke during shipping you replaced them right away.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered several items as a “gift package” for my sister. She absolutely loved everything, and asked that I repeat the order anytime.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved the variety of products available. Many were at a reasonable price. Even better, some were on special. The order shipped quickly and was well packed to arrive in great condition. Very happy I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finding clotted cream! Unable to source locally, I was lucky enough to stumble across the English Tea Store! Reasonably priced, and shipped quickly.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

While I’ve purchased in 2024 twice, and absolutely loved the items I purchased. When I replenished this go round, the loose leaf Earl Grey was positively SATURATED with Bergamot oil, to the point w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The shipment came quickly. Packaged well. No damages. Your Raspberry Curd and clotted cream are out of this world. The Teas are amazing. I will be ordering again from your company. Keep up the good wo... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It appears order processing time is 7 business days. We were out of town. I had my family driving over everyday to make certain the order would not sit on our porch overnight. This is our first time o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

English Tea Store has a wonderfully wide selection of real British-style teas and treats—their products taste great, most orders arrive quickly and carefully packed, but some customers say delicate i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great variety and the quality. I purchase loose leaf teas in English Tea Store for years, and it never disappoints.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The sugar bowl came cracked on handle. I returned and waiting for refund. Please immediately refund and let me know. Response to below: I’m tried to contact the customer service emails many, many... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery, got what I wanted at a great price. I had been buying my favorite tea at Whole Foods in tins. I didn't know it came in boxes. So much cheaper!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You always have wonderful teapots! I ordered the strawberry teapot. It is so pretty. Easy ordering. The teapot arrived in a timely manner!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the tea and Irish cookies. I also appreciated the help I received, making sure my new address was correct for delivery.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered $70 worth of honey sticks. Waited 3 weeks to only receive 2 out of the 10 items I ordered. They took 10 days just to process the order, then Their team made a mistake with my address after spl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed the Pumpkin Spice Scones very much and so did my family. I imagined I was having tea in England!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the delicious products that the English Tea Store offers. My absolute favorite is their Yorkshire Tea!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using your tea for quite a while and am always satisfied with the selection, taste and quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I liked being able to get english farein the US. Shipping is a little expensive though so I can'torder as much as I would like

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Company details

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  6. #2 of 4 best companies in Tea Store

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English Tea Store is one of the largest online vendors of tea, teapots, British food, and tea gifts. Choose from thousands of gourmet teas at everyday low prices.

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Great Tasting Tea Delivered Every Month
Choose between tea bags or loose leaf and receive an assortment of delicious English Tea Store's tea every month. This will make a great gift for any tea enthusiast....including yourself.

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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

29K reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Possible scam company

Possible scam company – Initial order placed on 23Nov25, company contacted me a couple of days later to say that only two items could be dispatched immediately (I don’t think it was a coincidence that they happened to be the two cheapest items) with a promise to send the remaining items shortly from their ‘warehouse’. I am writing this review on 24Dec25, and the remaining items are still not dispatched. Contacted company multiple items and have only received the same generic response every time stating, ‘Your partial order is currently being prepared for shipment’. Hugely disappointed as several of the items were Christmas gifts for a friend.

November 23, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered $70 worth of honey sticks

Ordered $70 worth of honey sticks. Waited 3 weeks to only receive 2 out of the 10 items I ordered. They took 10 days just to process the order, then Their team made a mistake with my address after splitting my order into two packages. Then when I asked for a refund for what was not delivered because almost one month is way too long, I emailed their customer service MULTIPLE times and got no response. When I finally did speak to someone they said they would handle it and I was charged again anyways which was my fault apparently because they don’t work on the weekends, how nice.

November 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst customer service ever

Do not under any circumstances purchase anything from this place! I am still trying to get my refund they took out of my account on 11/19 on a shipment that 4 out of the 5 items were out of stock. I told them 11/28 to cancel the whole order but did they listen...NO! They shipped one thing that arrived 12/5. I have asked for my money on numerous occasions and received this reply...

EnglishTeaStore_CSR

From:
English Tea Store
To:
Sheila Gordon

Thu, Dec 11 at 11:18 AM

Hello Sheila,
We did not charge you on these items and it was just on hold, once the order cancelled the hold would be released and the charge would be reflected back in 3 - 5 business days.

Sincerely,

Customer Service
Online Stores, LLC
1000 Westinghouse Drive, Suite 1
New Stanton, PA 15672

They did charge my account, the shipment received, tho I didn't want was received 9 days ago. So much for 3-5 business days.

Again, don't waste your time because all you will receive is frustration.

November 13, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service is terrible

Customer service is terrible. I ordered a Christmas present and was notified one or more items were back ordered. I reached out via email and phone to cancel without response. I finally was able to contact them via chat only to be informed part if the order cannot be cancelled because it was processed for shipping, they apologized for the inconvenience and ended the chat. Will never place another order here.
Updated to add: the item they agreed to cancel wasn’t cancelled and they were delivered to my address rather than the gift recipient. If I could change this to zero stars, I would.

December 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is real tea for real tea drinkers.

I've been getting my tea at English Tea Store for a few years now. I realized the tea bags I was buying in a grocery store where not only tasteless, but I was really getting ripped off by how little they give you. I found the English Tea Store, and now I buy in bulk and use my own diffuser. They have all the fancy flavors, but I like a black tea (Irish Breakfast), really strong, with milk and sugar. Yum! They have good prices, fast delivery, and other English goods too, like food, Christmas & kitchen items.

January 16, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Deceptive if not downright Fraudulent

Don’t deal with this company! Would have given 0 stars if possible. They are deceptive and fraudulent. I ‘successfully’ ordered an available teapot online for Christmas, only to be told days later it was on back order until January. Website listing now showed ‘not in stock’. Later it disappeared completely. Notification gave me email/phone number to resolve back order, which was required to ‘complete’ order. I used both methods to cancel the order. I then purchased elsewhere. Magically, after trying to cancel, a teapot was found ‘in another warehouse’. (Associated listing still missing from the website). In spite of repeated attempts to make clear I didn’t want the teapot, including a conversation with customer service on 11/28 where I was assured the teapot would be cancelled, the order was officially completed (from a pending status) on 11/30. So, be aware they will play with orders and website listings, attempting to lock you in to purchases they may or may not fulfill, whenever they see fit to do so, regardless of what you think you agreed to.

November 29, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Company out of stock after order placed.

Company canceled order because they were out of stock on one item. First they said, "Order ETSS_38713X was canceled at your request and your payment has been voided." I did not cancel the order, emailing, " I did not cancel my order. When will I receive it?" Sam responded, "We are sorry to inform you that we have cancelled your order as the item you have ordered is not available at this time."

Why was I able to place the order to begin with? Apparently even Yorkshire Red Loose Leaf Tea Foil Bag is not available at this time as well!

November 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

English Tea Store has a wonderfully…

English Tea Store has a wonderfully wide selection of real British-style teas and treats—their products taste great, most orders arrive quickly and carefully packed, but some customers say delicate items like teapots or jams sometimes come damage.

November 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After being unable to source clotted…

After being unable to source clotted cream locally, I was fortunate to discover the English Tea Store. They offered a reasonably priced product that was shipped promptly. Highly recommended for those seeking this specific item!

October 12, 2025
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